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Thinking of use MBP as a satellite XBMC... - User 49598 - 2012-05-26
Hi guys,
I'm considering using my MBP 13" (Mid2010, so audio over HDMI is supported) as an XBMC machine when plugged to dock.
Before I'm buying the needed hardware, I hope for your help to understand:
- am I going to have screen resolution issues ? MBP13" has lower resolution than my 1080p TV; setting 2nd screen as extended should make it, am I right ?
- is there a way to have XBMC open on external screen, fullscreen by default with no user action required (other than launching XBMC itself) ?
- is XBMC able to put on suspend OSX Lion when not used for x minutes ?
Many, many thanks for your experiences !
Fabio
RE: Thinking of use MBP as a satellite XBMC... - Ned Scott - 2012-05-29
1. The GPU on that MBP should handle a full 1080 on the external/second screen with no issue.
2. I believe so, but I can't recall how at the moment. I think it came up in a thread once, and I'll post the link if I can find it.
3. Yes. Waking from the Apple remote, however, won't work in Lion due to changes Apple made.